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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: L110

Economics

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc Economics at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Fascinated by what makes the financial world tick? Want to make your mark in business and investment? Our BSc (Hons) Economics course builds the analytical skills and knowledge you’ll need to carve out a successful career in the economics sector. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Microeconomic Principles
Macroeconomic Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Economics
Financial Systems and Markets
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Applied Economics Research
International Economics
Economic Policy and Institutions
UCAS Code:L110
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£21,000£26,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£31,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 34% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
62%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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